I have tried some recipes from local Dietitian Crystal Higgins-The Flexitarin Dietitian. Crystal has been feature on Empowered Health (Chek-TV), Run With It (Shaw) and CBC News, you can learn more about Crystal by checking out her blog here.
Disclaimer alert: I don’t cook. Any recipe beyond my 5 ingredient rule usually doesn’t catch my attention. I am happy to report that these recipes were simple to make….even for moi.
My choices includes 2 desserts and a salad. Obviously not a balance menu but its what jumped out at me., and the desserts are perfect as we roll into fall and winter.
Do you have something you think I should try? Comment below. (Remember 5 ingredient max, for my remedial cooking ability)
Pomegranate freezer Chocolates
Perfect for popping to satisfying chocolate cravings….which I have daily. Following Crystals helpful directions dealing with the pomegranate wasn’t too difficult.
I used Dark chocolate and skipped the added flavor option. Instead of an ice cube tray I used a muffin tray with shallow shapes, making wiggling them out easypeasy.
The combination of dark chocolate and pomegranate makes this a double threat in the antioxidant department, plus pomegranates don’t have as much sugar as other dried fruit options. They were easy to make and kid approved. 🙂 Here is a link to the recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Blondies
These looked so ewwy gooey delicious that I had to give them a shot.
Made them exactly to recipe, and they were very moist, in the future I might try playing around with the ratios a bit. The chickpeas and peanut butter give this snack its protein. The combination of pumpkin and chickpeas add fiber. These were easy to make and as gooey and delicious and the picture promised. I thought they were best warm, and they were kid approved.
Garden Veggie Buddha Bowl
Last but definitely not least, this recipe has become a favorite in our Meatless Monday rotation. Much to our surprise even our pickiest eater approved. Having a hard time finding the Freekeh grain I substituted with a combination of rice, quinoa, and lentils. Providing the fiber and protein needed to help make this a filling dish. We loved the texture the grated carrots and pumpkin seeds provided. The dressing is tangy and tasty. A quick and easy recipe that offers lots of versatility.
Thanks for reading, and hopefully you find some healthy inspiration on Crystals’ blog
